Learner Support Fund

Learner Support Fund

We want there to be as few barriers to your learning as possible, therefore we will do everything we can to give you a hand. So if you need help paying for your course, getting to the college or paying for other costs the Learner Support Fund could be the answer. This fund offers financial support towards the cost of studying and is designed to help students who are encountering financial barriers to learning. We want to help with the basic but important necessities of undertaking a course at The Sheffield College such as having books and equipment for your course, allowing you to complete your studies.

What support is available?

16-18 Young Learner Support Fund

If you are under 19 on 31st August 2016, and enrolled on a Sheffield College course, you may receive support towards the cost of:

Travel

Books and materials

Uniform and equipment

Essential course trips

DBS checks (formally known as CRB)

If applying to university, UCAS registration fee and travel to interviews

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Learners aged 16-18 may also be eligible for a Guaranteed Bursary of £1200 if they are:

Free College Meals are available for eligible 16-18 year olds who should apply using the Learner Support Fund application form. Sheffield College is introducing a cashless payment system this year using students’ ID cards.

Travel Passes

The 16-18 Student Pass entitles pass holders to concessionary travel on buses and trams in South Yorkshire. Pass holders are also entitled to half fare on Northern Rail train services in South Yorkshire.

To qualify for a 16-18 Student Pass you must be:

you are in full-time education* AND

you are aged 16 - 18 and born between 1 September 1998 and 31 August 2000 AND

you live in South Yorkshire and your household pays council tax to Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham or Sheffield councils